@DynamoHum
44: 40?
I found your comments about synesthesia compelling.
My oldest brother is a classical music musician and choir director. At times he will re-conceptualization a previous composed piece of music for his small choir and orchestra. He will sit in his living room, watch a stupid TV program and arrange a piece of classical music. He does not surround himself with any musical instruments. One time I asked him if he hears notes in his head. Yes, he hears music not only in his head but also with colors and odors. I asked for an example. He said that middle C is green and smells like roast beef. My brother started classical piano lessons at the age of 8 years old.
I did not know that the word synesthesia existed. Now, I know that my brother and you are synesthetes.
Yes the 44:40 mark
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Your brother is a double synaesthete! Colours and smells!
Mine is nice, but can be rather limiting. Hearing new music can be difficult as it can be overwhelming, so I have to slowly expand the range of what I listen to.
It’s very useful and interesting to hear how some composers use thematic stuff as that appears very similar to me perhaps in ways other people don’t notice.
I have a terrible memory for band names and song names, but my synaesthesia gives me almost perfect recollection of songs and lyrics - when a song comes on the radio I can identify it within one or two notes, but couldn’t tell you the name of the song - so a rubbish talent in quizzes!
I can’t listen to music to go to sleep, it is far too immersive for me, which is possibly why I like to listen to woo radio at night while I go to sleep/am asleep.